Professional & Business Services

Austin, Texas – September 19, 2026 -- T3 Services Group has acquired Element Home Services, expanding its residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical platform to eight partner companies across seven states.

Element brings four branches across the Mountain West region

Founded in 2016, Element operates branches in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Durango, Colorado; St. George, Utah; and Prescott, Arizona. The company provides around-the-clock repair, maintenance and replacement services for residential customers.

T3 Services Group CEO cites strong culture and community ties as deal rationale

"Jon and Jaimie have built an exceptional company with a strong culture, talented people and a genuine commitment to the communities they serve," said Joe Finney, chief executive officer of T3 Services Group. Finney said the acquisition expands T3's Mountain West presence.

Washington – September 19, 2026 -- Bipartisan majorities of American voters and Washington policy influencers are demanding that U.S. lawmakers confront foreign governments over discriminatory treatment of American companies, according to a new poll commissioned by the US-Asia Fair Market Alliance (US-Asia FMA) and conducted by Penta Group.

78% of voters say they would back policymakers who defend U.S. businesses overseas

The survey found that 78% of the American public would be more likely to support policymakers who stand up against discriminatory barriers facing U.S. companies abroad, including 72% of Democrats and 87% of Republicans. The poll surveyed more than 300 D.C. policy influencers — congressional staff, think tank scholars and foreign policy experts — alongside a nationally representative sample of 1,000 American voters, including 137 small- and medium-sized business owners.

Omaha, Neb. – September 19, 2026 -- NEI Global Relocation has been named a finalist for Relocation Management Company of the Year at the 2026 FEM EMEA EMMAs, extending a run of independent industry recognitions the Omaha-based mobility provider has collected this year.

FEM judges evaluate entries on service delivery and cost impact

The EMEA EMMAs category assesses organizations on evidence of services delivered, process improvements, employee satisfaction, efficiencies or cost savings, and impact on stakeholders. Entries are confidentially reviewed by independent judges drawn from senior corporate mobility leadership.

Miami – September 19, 2026 -- CEO Coaching International has named GreenBanana SEO, a three-time Inc. 5000 digital growth agency, as its newest Platinum Strategic Partner, giving its global CEO client base direct access to AI search visibility services.

Partnership targets the shift from Google rankings to AI-driven answer engines

Founded in 2009, GreenBanana SEO specializes in Search Engine Optimization, Answer Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, and AI search visibility across platforms including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity. Under the Platinum Partnership, GreenBanana will provide CEO Coaching International's client network with diagnostics on how companies appear across Google Search, Google Maps, AI Overviews, and emerging AI discovery tools.

Sunnyvale, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- Plug and Play Foundation (PNPF) has launched SMB Tech Connect, an accelerator funded by a Wells Fargo grant that will help 10 Bay Area small businesses assess technology needs and fund adoption. Applications for the pilot program are now open.

Ten small businesses will receive assessments, startup pilots and adoption grants

Each participating business begins with a technology and AI readiness assessment mapping operational gaps and repetitive processes. Results determine placement into one of two tracks: a Technology Pilot Track matching businesses with vetted startup solutions, or a Workshop Implementation Track offering hands-on sessions on AI and automation tools.

Covina, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- EasyLlama has launched Compliance Advisor, a tool that maps more than 800 federal and state compliance mandates directly to an organization's workforce, replacing manual legal research with an automated, tailored training program.

Tool matches organization profiles against a legally verified mandate database

Admins complete a short profile detailing industry, company size, employee locations, and business operations. EasyLlama then cross-references those inputs against a curated database of federal and state training mandates, which its legal team continuously monitors as regulations change. The output identifies which specific training is legally required, the statute behind each requirement, and which employees must complete it.

New York – September 18, 2026 -- Consello, a global advisory and investing platform, has signed an agreement with The European Tour to become an Official Supporter of the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland.

Ryder Cup returns to Ireland for first time since 2006

The 2027 tournament marks the event's return to Irish soil after a 21-year gap and coincides with the Ryder Cup's 100th anniversary. Consello operates offices in Dublin, Limerick, and Belfast, positioning Ireland as a strategic hub for the firm alongside New York, Miami, Atlanta, London, Brussels, and Abu Dhabi.

Indianapolis – September 18, 2026 -- Kristen Nunery, CEO of illumend and founder of myCOI, is urging risk and compliance leaders to demand AI systems that do more than ground decisions in an organization's insurance requirements, arguing that grounding alone leaves compliance determinations vulnerable to costly errors. Nunery outlines her position in a new article, "Grounding Is Half the Answer in COI Compliance," aimed at organizations in construction, commercial real estate, retail, franchising and government that rely on vendors, contractors, tenants and franchisees to maintain contractually required insurance coverage.

Independence, Ohio – September 18, 2026 -- SellYourWay.org has launched an interactive online feature that defines the Certified Business Intermediary® (CBI) designation, aiming to help small business owners identify qualified brokers before selling their companies.

New tool breaks CBI credential into six qualifications

The feature, hosted on SellYourWay.org, outlines six specific qualifications business owners should verify when selecting a Business Broker, covering educational and performance requirements set by the International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA). SellYourWay.org is powered by IBBA, which describes itself as the largest international not-for-profit association for business brokers.

San Antonio – September 18, 2026 -- PayrollOrg named Booz Allen Hamilton the recipient of its top 2026 Prism Award for Overall Payroll Best Practices, after the firm automated 98% of inbound and outbound payroll data and cut $700,000 in annual overpayment costs. The awards, presented during PayrollOrg's Payroll Leaders Conference in San Antonio, Texas, recognize measurable operational gains across payroll management, processes, and technology.

Booz Allen Hamilton cuts payroll cycle time by 40% after 17-month overhaul

The defense and consulting firm reduced its payroll processing cycle from five days to three days following a 17-month systems overhaul. A shift away from arrears-based pay structures reduced overpayments by more than 60%, generating $700,000 in annual savings.